ALBUQUERQUE Forecasters with the National Weather Service say a potent storm headed toward New Mexico could bring some much needed moisture to the drought-stricken state.
They issued an advisory Thursday, saying the storm is expected to move into the state in the northwest corner beginning Saturday and will reach the eastern plains by Sunday.
Significant snow accumulations are expected to affect travel and could cause delays late Saturday in the northern mountains, where a few inches up to a foot of snow could fall. The eastern plains could see several inches.
High winds making for dangerous travel conditions are expected in the middle and lower Rio Grande valleys.